keratin | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,zoology,biochemistry) a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves | |
Synonyms: | ceratin | |
Related terms: | scleroprotein hair hair feather horn | |
Similar spelling: |
keratinize keratinise K_ration |